soccer

NWSL’s Challenge Cup Achieves Pay Equity With Historic UKG Deal

The sponsorship will create the first professional women’s soccer tournament to achieve equal pay in 2023.

3 years ago

Still emerging from abuse claims, NWSL embarks on star-studded 10th season with reasons for optimism

A look at the big storylines -- including celebrity owners, future USWNT stars, abuse investigations and more -- as the…

3 years ago

Daughter of Super Bowl champ (and late-comer to soccer) makes own name with KC Current

Elyse’s father, Edgar Bennett, played in the NFL for seven years, winning a Super Bowl XXXI ring with the Green…

3 years ago

‘It’s brutal’ – how French football’s hijab ban is affecting Muslim women

This week we speak to the activist Shireen Ahmed and the lawyer Marion Ogier about the fight to end the…

3 years ago

USWNT star Macario and NXGN winner Dumornay nominated for Ligue 1 awards

The two young players are emerging as the next stars of French football

3 years ago

Female-led soccer club aims to deliver better pay

Los Angeles' Angel City Football Club is the largest female-led ownership group in professional sports.

3 years ago

Newcastle’s Katie Barker breaks new ground to fulfil St James’ Park dream

Team are in fourth tier of the women’s pyramid but played at the stadium for the first time to the…

3 years ago

Hope Solo asks to postpone Hall of Fame induction and says she’s entering alcohol treatment program

Former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo tweeted on Friday that she is voluntarily entering an in-patient alcohol treatment program.

3 years ago

Spirit star Ashley Sanchez continues rapid ascent as NWSL season begins

On a team with a teenage superstar (Trinity Rodman), two-time World Cup winner (Kelley O’Hara), scoring champion (Ashley Hatch) and…

3 years ago

Suicides put spotlight on how hard it can be for student-athletes to ask for help

“It’s a fear about being judged. It’s a fear of being seen as weak when you’re supposed to be seen…

3 years ago